I Fasted for 100 Hours (Water Only) — Here’s What Happened

In this special solo episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, I share my personal journey through a 100-hour water-only fast — one of the most transformative things I’ve ever done for my body, mind, and spirit.

You’ll hear:
- The science-backed benefits of prolonged fasting — from immune system “reboots” to stem cell production
- My personal results (including eczema disappearing in just 50 hours!)
- The biggest challenges I faced — including blacking out — and how I recovered
- The three biggest warnings you need to know before attempting a fast like this
- How to safely refeed to maximize the benefits and avoid dangerous mistakes

I’ll walk you through each phase of the fast, what was happening in my body hour-by-hour, and the emotional clarity that came along with it. This isn’t just my story — it’s a roadmap for anyone curious about the healing power of fasting, backed by published research and clinical data.

Disclaimer: I am not your healthcare provider. This is my personal experience and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before attempting a prolonged fast, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or take medication.

📌 Show notes with research links: 
- USC’s Valter Longo: Prolonged fasting depletes white blood cells and triggers stem-cell–based immune system regeneration: https://stemcell.keck.usc.edu/fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-of-damaged-old-immune-system/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Summary overview (Imaging, metabolites, mood): https://www.instalab.com/answers/72-hour-fast?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Classic physiology: Fasting enhances GH release via pulsatile and amplitude changes. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC329619/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Study from Queen Mary / UCL: After ~72+ hours fasting, coordinated multi-organ transformation with thousands of protein changes. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240301134649.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Verywell Health article: Refeeding syndrome involves serious electrolyte imbalance risks. https://www.verywellhealth.com/refeeding-syndrome-8720457?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Qian et al.: Short-term intensive fasting enhances mobilization of immune cells. https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2020/01/06/can-intermittent-fasting-reset-your-immune-system/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
-Refeeding Recipes Guide (Fast2Feed blog). https://fast2feed.org/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-refeeding-recipes-after-fasting?utm_source=chatgpt.com

If you’d like me to record a follow-up in 3–6 months with the long-term results, leave a comment and let me know!